Two teens and one adult have been arrested in connection with a recent burglary of the Kile Mart at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston.
Officers were dispatched to the convenience store at 1611 Washington Plaza at 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 after a security alarm was triggered, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
After years of planning, the West Falls Church Metro station’s transformation into a mixed-use neighborhood is officially underway.
Developers EYA and Rushmark Properties joined officials from Metro and local governments to break ground today (Wednesday) on a project that will ultimately add up to 1 million square feet of residential, office and retail space on land currently covered by parking lots.
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The Fairfax County Park Authority is considering increasing some of its fees next year to increase revenue and make up for rising compensation costs.
The park authority unveiled the proposed fee changes at a board meeting last month (Oct. 22) and is accepting public comment through next Wednesday (Nov. 26).
A Step In Time Chimney Sweeps is proud to provide professional chimney services for homeowners for over 25 years. As part of our Summer Special, we are currently offering professional chimney inspections to help homeowners prepare their fireplaces and chimney systems before the heavy winter burning season begins again.
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Critics of expected legislation that could allow a casino in Tysons dominated a Fairfax County Board of Supervisors hearing yesterday (Tuesday) on 2026 priorities for the Virginia General Assembly.
Speakers from organizations representing residents in Tysons, McLean and Reston — along with the mayor of Vienna — urged supervisors to be more explicit in voicing opposition to the proposal, which likely will return to Richmond early next year.
Fil-Am Spring Fest 2026 is a free Filipino-American cultural festival hosted by Fil-Am FEST Inc. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, Virginia.
The festival celebrates Filipino culture, heritage, food, music, dance, small businesses, and community connection. Guests can enjoy cultural performances, Filipino food vendors, family-friendly activities, artisan and retail vendors, community partner booths, and nonprofit initiatives.
The Virginia Department of Transportation has completed its overhaul of the Walker Road bridge over Piney Run.
The new bridge between Walker Mill Road and Park Royal Drive in Great Falls features two lanes for traffic with a sidewalk on the south side. It has no weight limit, unlike the previous one-lane bridge, which could only support vehicles up to 10 tons.
A number of museums in Fairfax County are included in a new Virginia tourism campaign to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary next year.
Launched last week, the Virginia 250 Passport program includes the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, George Mason’s Gunston Hall, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the National Museum of the United States Army, and the Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House as part of a “passport” sweepstakes.
A Maryland man faces 169 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to making threats against several D.C.-area Jewish institutions — including two in Fairfax.
Clift Seferlis, 55, from Garrett Park pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday (Nov. 17) to a total of 25 counts of two different crimes: 17 counts of mailing threatening communications and eight counts of obstruction of free exercise of religious beliefs.
Milder Winter Expected — “The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its winter weather outlook for 2025-2026, and this winter could look different from what we’ve seen in recent years … Fairfax County falls within the region expected to see warmer-than-average temperatures this winter.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
Key Vote on Energy for Data Centers Set — Some D.C.-area lawmakers are urging PJM Interconnection, the electrical grid operator for the region, to adopt a proposal “that, among other things, incentivizes data center owners to provide for their own power, cooling and other infrastructure resources, rather than relying solely on a utility grid.” PJM’s board of directors is scheduled to vote on how to manage data center connections today (Wednesday). [WTOP]
FCPD Sees Increase in Seized Guns — “Since its official launch on January 1, 2024, the Fairfax County Police Department’s (FCPD) Operation Press Check (OPC) has delivered measurable success in keeping firearms out of the hands of those who are prohibited from possessing them.” The county has seized 112 firearms and successfully prosecuted 104 cases involving felons possessing firearms over the past two years. [FCPD]
Fairfax City Hires New Manager — “Fairfax City Council voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Tuesday night to hire Daniel C. Alexander as the city’s new permanent city manager … Alexander succeeds acting City Manager Melanie R. Zipp, who was appointed to the role following the Oct. 31 retirement of the previous acting City Manager Bryan Foster.” [Patch]
Residents Oppose Justice Park Sidewalk — “Residents who live near Justice Park in Seven Corners say a sidewalk planned along Peace Valley Lane is not needed and urge the county to cancel the project. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is proceeding with the development of an 825-foot sidewalk” that will reportedly require the removal of “several large, mature trees.” [Annandale Today]
Restaurants Object to Inclusion in Food Hall’s App — “Wonder, the new food hall expanding rapidly in the D.C. region, added dozens of restaurants across Greater Washington to its offerings without their knowledge or permission.” While some restaurants welcomed the added visibility of inclusion on Wonder’s GrubHub delivery platform, the company behind Founding Farmers argued the food hall is taking advantage of its established reputation. [Washington Business Journal]
House Addition Sparks Neighbor Complaints — “A three-story construction project on a single-family home in Greenbriar is drawing sharp criticism from neighbors who said the structure is out of place and inconsistent with surrounding homes.” Springfield District Supervisor “Pat Herrity raised the issue during a county board meeting on Tuesday, urging a review of zoning ordinances that regulate building heights.” [DC News Now]
Toys for Tots Campaign Returns — “#FCFRD is participating in the 2025 TOYS FOR TOTS Campaign! TOYS FOR TOTS collects new, unwrapped toys and distributes them to deserving children. All Fairfax County fire stations will be accepting donations through Friday, December 12.” [FCFRD/X]
It’s Wednesday — Patchy fog is expected to clear by 9am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies with a high around 51. A calm wind will shift to the north at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. As for Wednesday night, expect mostly cloudy conditions, a low of 41, and a north wind at 5 mph calming down by evening. [NWS]
Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Nov 18, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Patchy fog is expected to clear by 9 am, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 51. Calm winds will shift to the north at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. On Wednesday night, the sky will remain mostly cloudy, the temperature will drop to around 40, and the north wind at 5 mph will become calm in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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